October Programs at the Library

Miami Lakes
Branch Library
6699 Windmill Gate Rd, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305-822-6520

For Children and Families

Crafty Little Fingers
Tuesdays, Oct. 22 and 29
11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Make a variety of craft projects, while supplies last. No registration needed.

Movies for Kids*
Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. For families and friends:
Oct. 23 - The House with a Clock in Its Walls (PG)
Oct. 30 Hocus Pocus (PG)

Talking is Teaching
Talk, Read, Sing For Toddlers in English and Spanish/en Dos Idiomas
Thursdays, Oct. 24 and 31
11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers, ages 18 months to 3 years. There will be a costume parade on Halloween. For more info, contact the branch.

Slime Competition with Science in the City*
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m. – Noon Ages 8-18. Prepare to get slimed! See who can make the coolest slime. Materials provided, space limited,
register with branch.

For Teenagers

Retro Game Night
Mondays, Oct. 21, and 28
4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Ages 8-18. Enjoy a blast from the past! Play retro video games on a big screen or classic board table games.


Switch on!
Thursdays, Oct. 17, 24, 31
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages 13-17. Join us for Nintendo Switch gaming. Personal controllers are suggested.

TeenTober: Out Loud!
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Ages 11-18. October is now TeenTober! Share a favorite poem, short story, excerpt from a book or song to receive community service hours. Call branch to register.

Villain/Monster
Self Portraits*
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Ages 12-18. Create a mixed-media portrait starring you as the ultimate villain or monster. Space is limited, register with branch.

For Adults

Purls of Wisdom
Tuesdays, Oct. 22 and 29
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 18+
Learn basic knitting and stitching. Materials provided.

Strum the Lute: Tai Chi for Beginners
Wednesdays, Oct. 23, 30
11 a.m. - Noon Ages 18 +. Practice the ancient tradition and learn gentle movements to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Class led by library staff.

Reel in the Afternoon*
Fridays, Oct. 18 and 25
3 p.m.
Oct. 18 Beetlejuice
Oct. 25 Shaun of the Dead

*Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Educational Advisory Board.